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Persons with Disabilities: Okreghe Calls for Govt Support

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Mr. Okreghe Obara’Jesus, a disabled but talented young man from Unenurhie community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State has called on the state and federal governments to give more attention to the people living with disabilities in the country as is the …

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Aiteo Spill, Worst in My Lifetime ~ Diri

… Calls for Protection of Lives, Fishing Routes  By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa An unhappy Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, returned from visiting the oil spill site in Nembe Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday, describing it as the worst he had seen in his lifetime. The OML …

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Corps Members Begin Orientation at New Camp in Bayelsa

… Governor Diri Assures of Safety By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa No fewer than 1,800 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to Bayelsa State, on Tuesday, commenced orientation at the permanent orientation facility at Boro Town, Kaiama, in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area. The orientation exercise was the first at the …

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Niger Delta Ex-Agitators Laud PAP Interim Administrator

… Seek ‘Inclusion in Empowerment Program’  By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Niger Delta ex-militants, under the aegis of the third phase of the Presidential Amnesty Program, have commended the PAP office, especially the interim administrator, Col Milland Dixon Dikio rtd, for introducing “sensitive policies and innovations which the delegates have keyed into.” …

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Fuel Scarcity Could Mean Price Hike, FENRAD Cautions FG, NNPC

Fuel Scarcity Could Mean Price Hike, FENRAD Cautions FG, NNPC Following the recent scarcity of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as ‘fuel,’ the Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development (FENRAD), a pro-democracy, human and environmental rights advocacy group, has called on the Federal Government and the Nigerian National …

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Violence against Women: Break Culture of Silence, Women Urged

By Amaechi Okonkwo As the world begins the 16 days of activism on the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women in Nigeria have been urged to break the culture of silence and embrace a strong campaign against the global menace of violence against them. Pastor Ngozi O. Odukwe-Ighoseube, a legal …

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Bayelsa Chief of Staff, Agadaga, Extols Jonathan

… As Renew Entertainment kick-starts Ogbia Traditional Wrestling Festival in Otueke By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The chief of staff to the Bayelsa State governor, Chief Benson Agadaga, has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as the icon of modern democracy. This, Agadaga, a former school mate to GEJ, said while speaking …

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National Unity: Bayelsa Deputy Gov Salutes Ex-President Jonathan

The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has described the former President of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, as a special vessel being used by God to promote the unity and peace of the country. Senator Ewhrudjakpo stated this at the weekend in a goodwill message issued by his …

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AfriLaw, DCAF Unveil Report on Private Security in Nigeria, Deepen Engagement

Challenges confronting private security governance in Nigeria, and the role of civil society organizations and the media at addressing them in line with international best practices, took centre stage at the nation’s capital, Abuja, last Tuesday, as a non-governmental organization, African Law Foundation (AfriLaw), brought together stakeholders from across the …

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